Sunday, January 31, 2010

Former WWE Star Bobby Lashley Wants Title Shot... or Time

Bobby Lashley tells Showtime Sports he wants one of two things: build himself up and grow or get a title shot.

Former NFL Star Herschel Walker Talks MMA Debut With Showtime

Herschel Walker talks with Showtime Sports following a victory in his mixed martial arts debut at Strikefore: Miami.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Matt Serra UFC 109 Video Blog - Day 3

It's media day for Matt Serra as he goes to the Big Apple to do interviews and workouts. This final installment of the Serra Vlogs delivers the usual laughs and gives you insight on what goes on weeks prior to the big event. Serra will be facing Frank Trigg on Saturday, Feb. 6 at UFC 109.

Fortysomethings Couture and Coleman Train As Hard As Ever

They may both be over forty, but UFC Hall of Famers Randy Couture and Mark Coleman both are training as hard as ever for their showdown at UFC 109 next week in Las Vegas.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Former NFL star Herschel Walker's Take On Martial Arts

From an early age, Herschel Walker found martial arts to be a source of self-discipline. With footage from his recent MMA training sessions in San Jose and his years as an NFL running back, Walker documents his evolution as an athlete.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Chael Sonnen Eyeing UFC Gold With Win Over Marquardt

Chael Sonnen will need to get passed Nate Marquardt at UFC 109 Relentless on Saturday, February 6th to continue his quest to a title shot.

WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz Video Preview

An extended video preview of the WEC bantamweight championship between champion Brian Bowles and challenger Dominick Cruz...

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Matt Serra UFC 109 Video Blog - Day 2

It's a family affair with Serra on this day, as he visits his wife, daughter, and in-laws. Still includes lots of laughs, smack talk, and this time - some wine making tips. Serra will get to back up all the smack talk when he faces Frank Trigg at UFC 109 on February 6th.

Paulo Thiago Getting Stronger, Faster for UFC 109

Paulo Thiago talks about his preparations for UFC 109 and his bout with Mike "Quick" Swick.

UFC 109 Video Preview features Couture vs. Coleman

The biggest fight of Mark Coleman's illustrious career takes place at UFC 109 on Saturday, February 6th. Coleman will be facing another UFC legend in Randy Couture.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Wanderlei Silva - Behind The Scenes of UFC 110 Countdown Show

Behind the scenes of the UFC 110 Countdown show with Wanderlei Silva at his Wand Fight Team gym in Las Vegas.

Mike Swick Is More Than Motivated for UFC 109

Mike Swick says that he is more than motivated to face Paulo Thiago at UFC 109.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Brock Lesnar Goes Into Detail About His Health Crisis

UFC heavyweight champion and former WWE superstar Brock Lesnar goes into detail with the media on his recent health scare that threatened to send him into retirement and change his life forever.



(Courtesy of Steve Cofield of Yahoo! Sports)

Matt Serra UFC 109 Video Blog - Day 1

Watch as Matt Serra prepares for his fight versus Frank Trigg at UFC 109. Lots of laughs, lots of smack talk, and some BJJ techniques.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Michael Bisping's UFC 110 Video Blog (Week 3)

Michael Bisping's video blog from Week 3 of his training for Wanderlei Silva and UFC 110 in Australia...

WEC Champ Ben Henderson A Sell Out?

The biblical figure Samson generated his strength by his long, flowing locks of hair, but World Extreme Cagefighting lightweight titleholder Ben Henderson isn't bound by such a curse.

Henderson tells MMAInisder Blog that he'd cut his hair for the right price.

"I like the hair. There isn't a problem with it," Henderson told MMAInsider Blog. "It's cool, but I'm not so attached to it that if the WEC offered me a bunch of money I would definitely sell out. It's just hair."

The hair isn't what makes Ben Henderons "smooth."

"If it came down to money or whatever, I would definitely sell out," said the WEC lightweight champion.

UFC Gym Opens On Saturday With Full Day of Festivities


In what is shaping up to be a can't-miss event for fitness enthusiasts and mixed martial arts fans alike, the first ever UFC GYM will host its official Grand Opening this Saturday at 10AM PST. The flagship facility, which is located on 1975 Diamond Boulevard in Concord, will feature a star-studded lineup at the Grand Opening, including UFC President Dana White, UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell, as well as New Evolution Fitness Company (NEFC) founders and UFC Gym partners Mark Mastrov and Jim Rowley.

The Grand Opening will be preceded by a press conference at 9:30AM for media, as well as select members of the UFC Fight Club. Following the press conference, UFC Gym will be loaded with a day full of special demonstrations and autograph sessions featuring UFC fighters, as well as giveaways including UFC Gym prize packages and a trip to UFC 109.

UFC superstar Brandon Vera will give a TRX demonstration at the Grand Opening, while fellow fighters Anthony Johnson, Jon Fitch, Mike Swick, Josh Koscheck, and Cain Velasquez will sign autographs throughout the day. To top it off, UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste will also be in attendance. All in all, the official Grand Opening is further proof that UFC Gym is committed to motivating fitness enthusiasts and encouraging them to tackle exercise in a whole new way.

"The Grand Opening of UFC Gym in Concord is our way of showing everyone that our facility is second-to-none," NEFC CEO/co-founder Jim Rowley said, adding that UFC Gym fitness experts will be available all day Saturday to provide tours of the facility and answer membership/fitness questions. "We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere that inspires results and allows our members to approach fitness in a positive manner. Saturday is the first of many unique experiences that we plan to create for our members."

"We are really excited to host the Grand Opening," said UFC President Dana White, who will be kicking off the day by addressing the public at 10:30am. "UFC Gyms are raising the bar in the fitness world and we want people to come out and see it for themselves this weekend."

The full schedule for the Grand Opening, which will also feature a variety of vendors such as Harley Davidson, BSN, and Coke/Powerade, is available below. For more information on UFC Gyms, please visit UFCgyms.com.

GRAND OPENING FULL SCHEDULE
(Times Subject to Change)

9:30-10:30AM
Press Conference featuring Dana White, Mark Mastrov and Jim Rowley.
(PRESS ONLY)

10:00AM
Grand Opening Expo Officially Begins

10:15AM-10:30AM
Kids Demonstration

10:30AM-11:15AM
UFC Gym Grand Opening Expo Kickoff featuring Dana White, Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley, followed by prize giveaway.

11:15AM-1:00PM
Autograph Signing – Jon Fitch and Josh Koscheck

12:45PM-2:30PM
Autograph Signing – Mike Swick

12:45PM-1PM
TRX Demonstration – Brandon Vera

1:05PM-1:20PM
Kids Demonstration

1:25PM-1:40PM
MMA/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Demonstration

1:45PM-2:00PM
Group Fitness Demonstration – Zumba, Jump Rope

2:05PM-2:20PM
Personal Training Demonstration

2:30PM-2:45PM
Prize Giveaway

2:45PM-4:45PM
Autograph Signing – Anthony Johnson and Cain Velasquez

2:45PM-3:00PM
TRX Demonstration

3:05PM-3:20PM
Kids Demonstration

3:25PM-3:40PM
MMA/Muay Thai Demonstration

3:45PM-4:00PM
Group Fitness Demonstration – Kickboxing

4:05PM-4:20PM
Personal Training Demonstration

4:45PM-5:00PM
Prize Giveaways

5:00PM
Grand Opening Concludes

Thursday, January 21, 2010

ESPN's MMA Live: It's All About Brock

It's all about Brock Lesnar. MMA Live analyzes Lesnar's SportsCenter exclusive. Also, why is there a new date for UFC 113? And Strikeforce welterweight contender Jay Hieron stops by to discuss his upcoming bout with Joe Riggs.

UFC U.K. Pres on April Abu Dhabi Event and New Arena

Yahoo! Sports Cagewriter blogger Steve Cofield recently did a great radio interview with UFC U.K. president Marshall Zelaznik, going in depth on the promotion's plans for an April 10 event in Abu Dhabi.

Zelaznik talked about the building of a brand new arena, specifically for UFC events in Abu Dhabi, and basically confirmed plans that the UFC and their new partners at Flash Entertainment -- a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi government -- are still working to put on an April event there.

But they do have a back-up plan, as they always do.

"We keep a chart of all the venues we're holding around the world... so in the event as we are moving forward with an April event, if we can't do one venue, we can almost turn the switch and just go to another venue," said Zelaznik.

"So whether April happens in Abu Dhabi or another place, there will obviously be an April event."

Check out the full interview with Cofield in the YouTube clip below...

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Randy Couture Preparing for Mark Coleman

Affliction caught up with Randy Couture at his Xtreme Couture gym in Las Vegas as he was preparing for his UFC 109 bout with fellow UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman...